Discover new music, menu themes, a new hero, and an entirely new way to play!

TOKYO –Jan. 29, 2026 – Asobism is excited today to launch a major new update for ShapeHero Factory, the Factory-Builder Tower Defense Roguelike which launched on Steam, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 last fall. Today’s update brings new quality-of-life features, additional music and themes, a new hero, and a new mode removing timers and roguelike elements to allow you to optimize your factory to your heart’s content.

ShapeHero Factory’s new update is available on all platforms now – dive in with a 25% discount on Steam today!

Update Features

• New Game Mode – Minions’ Dan Dojo: Minions’ Dan Dojo is a whole new way to play ShapeHero Factory! In this mode, there are no battles or time limits. Instead, use limited resources to optimize your factory to earn in-game achievements. The Dojo is a major new addition sure to catch the eye of traditional factory builder game fans.
• New Hero – Dullahan: The new Minion Master Dullahan joins the factory, using their powers to target the closest enemies. It can summon four clones of itself and apply burn to enemies it attacks. Dullahan’s recipe can be obtained from a Surprise Event in-game.
• Box Selecting: The long-requested box-selecting feature is now here, letting players select facilities in a 12×12 area to move, delete and copy. (Copy and Paste is only usable in Free Control mode for game balance.)
• Lobby Themes: Enjoy four new lobby themes, each available for 100 Arcane Knowledge Points.
• Extended Tracks: Short BGM loops have been extended into full-length BGM tracks. You can swap between short and long music in the options menu!

ShapeHero Factory is available now on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 for $23.99. A free demo for the game is also available on Steam!

About ShapeHero Factory

In ShapeHero Factory, you’re the engineer of an ever-evolving paint-fuelled factory that spits out magical, shape-based warriors. Send them into battle – to death or glory – then build an even better factory on your next run. Combining automation, factory building, tower defense, and roguelike genres, ShapeHero Factory is an addicting “just one more run” experience!

ShapeHero Factory hit the top of Steam New & Trending and hit number one on the Nintendo Switch 2 download charts.

About Asobism

Founded in 2005 and based in Tokyo, Asobism Co., Ltd. is a Japanese game developer known for creating engaging and original gaming experiences. The company has produced popular mobile titles such as Castle & Dragon and Dragon Poker, and has since expanded into PC and console gaming with the Steam hits ShapeHero Factory and Vivid Knight.

Visit https://www.asobism.co.jp/en for more info.

Saber Interactive, Paramount and AMC team up to bring you one of the most terrifying, action-packed, co-op crossover events ever!

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Jan. 29, 2026 – Today two of the most terrifying apocalypses meet at last in the new World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC for World War Z, the best-selling co-op zombie shooter from Saber Interactive, based on the blockbuster Paramount Pictures film. This new campaign episode will take players to the legendary world of AMC’s The Walking Dead to experience a new battle for survival against the undead nightmare!

The end of the world will never be the same.

Available today for $9.99 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, the World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC features three new story chapters featuring some of the most legendary characters and locations from AMC’s iconic franchise.

Play as Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Negan, and Michonne – with the voices of Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus reprising their fan-favorite characters – and battle the undead from the Prison to the Alexandria Safe Zone and all the way to Grady Memorial Hospital. You’ll fight to survive against new versions of World War Z’s infamous Zeke swarms inspired by The Walking Dead’s slower-moving – but no less deadly – Walkers.

World War Z x The Walking Dead DLC Features:

• Experience a new story campaign set in the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead
• Take on three new chapters inspired by some of The Walking Dead’s most iconic locations: the Prison, Alexandria Safe Zone and Grady Memorial Hospital
• Four playable survivors: Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne, and Negan
• Two new melee weapons: Michonne’s Katana and Negan’s Bat “Lucille”
• Two new weapon skins: Rick’s Revolver and Daryl’s Crossbow
• New enemies: World War Z’s signature Zekes have been transformed into deadly Walkers
• New special Zeke – Spiked Walkers: An even deadlier variant of Walker with tougher defenses that is impervious to melee until it’s been knocked prone. Force them to the ground with enough damage, then go in for a quick melee kill before they rise again!

Powered by the next generation of Saber’s dynamic Swarm Engine™, World War Z lets you play solo with AI squadmates or in co-op for up to four players with full crossplay between PC and consoles. Take on hordes of ravenous zombies on screen at once in New York, Moscow, Jerusalem, Tokyo, Marseille, Rome/Vatican City, and the Kamchatka peninsula, as well as DLC campaign episodes in Las Vegas, Arizona, and the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead!

For more World War Z, visit WWZgame.com.

About Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 15 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, Road Kings, World War Z, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.

About AMC Networks

AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and is the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The Company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; and film distribution labels IFC Films and RLJE Films. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe; and AMC Networks International, its international programming business.

About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation

Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America’s most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information please visit www.paramount.com.

February’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup is a bumper one, with four titles available to PS Plus members. Battle to victory in the ring in boxing sim Undisputed, survive an alien world in Subnautica: Below Zero, mix combat and gardening in Ultros, and take to the skies in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. All these titles will be available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday, 3 February until Monday, 2 March. 

Undisputed | PS5

Become Undisputed and rule the ring in the most authentic boxing game to date! Featuring true-to-life visuals, bone-jarring action, and 70+ licensed fighters, Undisputed gives you unprecedented control to master every inch of the ring. Includes 50 Attributes & Traits to differentiate styles and capabilities of fighters. Play through the epic journey from amateur boxing tournaments, all the way to becoming Undisputed Champion, in the true-to-life Career Mode. Create your own fighter with Character Creator, customising everything from build to tattoos, to shorts and gloves.

Subnautica: Below Zero | PS5, PS4

Submerge yourself in an all-new, sub-zero expedition in an arctic region of Planet 4546B. Arriving with little more than your wits and some survival equipment, you set out to investigate what happened to your sister. Below Zero presents entirely new environments for you to survive, study, and explore. Survive the harsh climate by constructing extensive habitats, scavenging for resources, and crafting equipment. Keep your wits about you: not all creatures in this strange world are friendly.

Ultros | PS5, PS4

Grounded in science fiction, Ultros comes wrapped in both an eccentric art style from the visionary El Huervo, renowned for his work on Hotline Miami, and a mystical soundtrack composed and performed by Ratvader – Oscar Rydelius. Experience brutal, intimate, close-quarter combat with cosmic lifeforms. Yet this intense combat is juxtaposed with cultivating the greenery and tending to plant life in The Sarcophagus, providing precious moments of contemplation and peace. In turn, this grants deeper access to obscured paths. A unique loop-based mechanic will allow you to start over at key moments in the story, providing opportunities to unfold such secrets, unlock different areas of the world and new abilities on a branching skill tree.

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown | PS4

Strap yourself into the cockpit of some of the world’s most formidable fighter planes and skim through the clouds, engaging in daring aerial stunts and nerve-shredding tactical dogfights. In Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, you take on the role of an Ace – an elite fighter pilot tasked with patrolling the most open and intimidating space on Earth: the sky. Choose from an array of authentic modern and futuristic aircraft and load them up with an arsenal of cutting-edge super weapons as unfolding events drive you into ever more dangerous aerial face-offs.

Last chance to add January’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games to your library 

PlayStation Plus members have until Monday, 2 February to add Need For Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Core Keeper to their game library. 

To learn more about the full lineup, visit the PlayStation Blog.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. 

“Overwhelmingly Positive” Japanese indie gem gets console release after 30,000 reviews across all platforms

TOKYO, Japan — Jan. 28, 2026 — DigDigDrill, the cozy underground mining collectathon developed by Toorai and published by Phoenixx Inc., breaks ground on Nintendo Switch on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with pre-orders beginning on the My Nintendo Store Feb. 18th.

Excavate treasure-filled earth in search of resources in a world free from enemies and time limits. Build a custom drill, mine away to harvest riches at any pace, and dig through subterranean layers in an attempt to reach the 999th underground floor.

Gather as much raw material, ore, and hidden chests as possible, then return to the surface and exchange ore for upgrades like stronger dirt-destroying powerups, movement speed, and increased haul capacity. Keep an eye out for drill blueprints that fit together like puzzle pieces, connecting them to access new ore types, max out stats for new drills, and discover satisfying abilities.

Craft custom builds to unlock item synergies and activate abilities like explosion-enhancing drill tips that increase the size of a dynamite blast when ignited, decimating chunks of earth with ease. Watch out for mysterious curses haunting the depths, which can hamper the day’s haul. 

“We aimed to make gameplay as meditative as it is immersive, and there’s an element of getting lost underground that adds intrigue to DigDigDrill’s cozy gameplay,” said Toorai, the creator of the title. “Switch users will be able to take their digging sessions on the go very soon!”

DigDigDrill will come to Nintendo Switch on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with language support in English and Japanese. To learn more, check out Phoenixx Inc.’s official website, and follow Toorai and Phoenixx Inc. on X/Twitter.

About Toorai

Toorai is a solo developer based out of Japan, and the creator of DigDigDrill, which is currently available on PC via Steam with more than 500 “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews. 

About Phoenixx Inc.

Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx Inc. aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game, and one community at a time.

Nominees Revealed on April 2, Alongside the Start of Global Fan Voting Performances to Include Neon Genesis Evangelion 30th Anniversary Tribute by Yoko Takahashi; Symphonic Suites by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

Sydney, Australia (January 29, 2026) – After a breakout year for anime across streaming and on the big screen, Crunchyroll announced the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards will return to Tokyo, Japan on May 23. The marquis tenth celebration will be punctuated by a global pre-show, star-studded orange carpet, and once-in-a-lifetime performances, all in support of honouring nominees across thirty-two categories of anime.  

Popular voice actress and performer Sally Amaki and renowned entertainer Jon Kabira will return as co-hosts for the fourth straight year.

Crunchyroll also revealed a preliminary music lineup for the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Japanese singer Yoko Takahashi will perform a 30th anniversary tribute to 1995’s seminal anime Neon Genesis Evangelion featuring the renowned theme “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis.” Symphonic suites conducted by Hirofumi Kurita, performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and arranged by Kazunori Miyake will accent the ceremony. More to be announced soon!

“For the past decade, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards has been shaped by the fans who show up every year to celebrate the stories and creators they love,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “What began with a few million votes in 2017 has grown into tens of millions of voices from around the world, reflecting how deeply anime has become part of people’s lives. Returning to Japan is about celebrating where these stories begin and the fans everywhere who make them live far beyond the screen.”

Nominees will be revealed on April 2 alongside the start of global fan voting. Fans are invited to mark their calendars and fight for the series, films, creators and performances they loved, helping determine winners across 32 categories that capture the medium’s contributions to entertainment. The full list of categories can be found on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards Official Website.

The nominees in each category will be selected from eligible titles that premiered between January 1 and December 31 in 2025 by the passionate and independent 2026 Anime Awards judges who represent global creatives, tastemakers, experts, and influencers.

The global pre-show preceding the ceremony will once again be hosted by Crunchyroll’s Lauren Moore and Tim Lyu.

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the leading yearly awards program honoring the creators, musicians, and performances powering the global love of anime. Sony Music Solutions Inc., part of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and Dempsey Productions will support Crunchyroll in the execution of the event. The event will be livestreamed for global audiences.

More information can be found on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards Official Website.

About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

More Dakka, More Destruction

29th January 2026: Deep Silver and KING Art Games revealed the first of four faction deep dive trailers in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, giving viewers their first taste of the Ork´s return to Kronus, the units and their playstyle and the two Warbosses: Gorgutz and Guzcutta.

Watch the Ork Gameplay trailer here to see what makes the Orks one of the most iconic, ferocious, and defining factions in Dawn of War IV:

Dawn of War IV goes green

Get the first full gameplay look at the Orks in Dawn of War IV with the first of the faction deep dive trailers.

Louder dakka, harder choppas, and the boyz charging into war on a massive scale. The Orks are built for relentless, anarchic violence. This trailer showcases their narrative role, brutal playstyle, key units, commanders, and the devastating Waaagh! ability, which can turn the tide of battle through sheer numbers and overwhelming firepower. It’s all about being the biggest and baddest. Dakka, dakka, dakka.

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About Dawn of War IV

Dawn of War IV delivers an unforgettable sci-fi RTS experience set within a faithful recreation of the beloved Warhammer 40,000 universe. Take charge of four factions in an epic story that spans multiple non-linear campaigns, clash with other players in tense multiplayer combat, and enjoy fan-favourite modes including Last Stand, Skirmish and more!

Visit dawnofwar4.com for more details.

About KING Art Games

KING Art is an independent game developer, celebrating 25 years of experience in creating high-quality games for all major platforms. More than 100 employees across several teams are located at the offices in Bremen, Germany and work with about as many freelancers around the globe. Founded in 2000, KING Art has since released more than 50 titles in different genres, with a focus on narrative games, RPGs and strategy games. The company and its games have received multiple prestigious awards, including Best Strategy Game and Best Development Studio, multiple German “Games of the Year” and “Studio of the Year” awards. KING Art is a licensed developer for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo platforms and a member of Verband der deutschen Games-Branche (GAME).

About PLAION

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels, including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

About Deep Silver

Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come: Deliverance. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com.

About Games Workshop®

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE: GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer® Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels and model kits through more than 570 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other related brands and product ranges (including our publishing division ‘Black Library’ and our special resin miniatures studio ‘Forge World’) can be found at www.warhammer.com.

The 500,000+ selling hit is shuffling more fun into its enthralling quest – including a beloved returning Clan free to all players

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 28, 2026) – Monster Train 2, one of the decade’s most acclaimed deckbuilders hailed for its innovative style of strategic card battles, will gain its biggest post-launch update yet in Destiny of the Railforged. Big Fan, a Devolver Digital publishing label, and developer Shiny Shoe unveiled and toured the upcoming DLC today in a new trailer while confirming its Feb. 2 launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for $14.99 AUD/NZD. Destiny of the Railforged will launch on Nintendo Switch shortly after. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830/Monster_Train_2/)

Draw your first look at Destiny of the Railforged by watching today’s release date trailer:

Destiny of the RailforgedFeatures

• An All-new Game Mode: Brave the new Soul Savior mode to wrest powerful Souls from the clutches of the unstoppable Lifemother and her twisted children
  • Battle a crew of new bosses in any order you wish, enduring curses with each beast slain in exchange for access to boosted rewards
  • Equip the Souls you free from each boss to cards in your deck to earn a huge array of powerful effects
  • Amass power as you unlock Souls, advancing meta progression and strategic possibilities while conquering a challenge wholly unique from the base game
• Fearsome New Enemies: Soul Savior’s cosmic setting beckons a horde of new monsters keen to wreak havoc in allegiance with some familiar foes
• New Playable Forces: Available for play in all game modes and existing content, the formidable Railforged Clan that built the very trains you battle on throughout the series is ready to join the battle for the first time through two new playable characters:
  • Lead the clan as Herzal, the renowned blacksmith that personally crafted the Rail you ride and the Boneshaker train featured in Monster Train
  • Realise the might of Heph, the hammer-wielding powerhouse who crafted the Covenant Outpost and the Skullcrusher engine central to Monster Train 2

Separately from Destiny of the Railforged, Shiny Shoe will also welcome the Wurmkin Clan into Monster Train 2 on Feb. 2 as an addition free to all players. The Wurmkin’s abilities have been comprehensively refined to align with the feature set and design of Monster Train 2. This mighty Clan rose from the depths of hell in the original Monster Train where they became a name feared by foes across the land thanks to their proficiency in wide-reaching buffs and spells.

Destiny of the Railforged follows a generous cadence of free content updates dealt to tacticians since Monster Train 2’s initial launch, each of which added significant new challenges and strategic opportunities to master.

About Monster Train 2
Monster Train 2 cleverly builds on the original’s innovative, vertical three-floor battle system for a new epic challenge. Wage war in a makeshift alliance between angels and demons against devious world-ending enemy Factions by guiding five playable Clans, each with their own strategic advantages empowering alternative battle styles. Boasting an immense array of cards to create synergies and design unstoppable decks with, Monster Train 2’s robust offering ensures newcomers and experienced strategists alike are in for a tense experience brimming with possibility, excitement, and deadly discovery.

Climb aboard the Monster Train 2 express by purchasing the game (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830) and drawing future updates from Big Fan and Shiny Shoe on social media (https://linktr.ee/monstertrain2).

About Shiny Shoe
Shiny Shoe is an independent game developer based in San Francisco, California. They are best known for creating distinctive, genre-defining experiences, including the award-winning title Monster Train, its critically acclaimed sequel, Monster Train 2, and their innovative online co-op roguelike RPG, Inkbound. For more information, visit https://shinyshoe.com/.

About Big Fan Games
Big Fan is a Devolver Digital company. We’re a professional group of fans. We love entertainment in all its forms. We love to discover, and we love to share our discoveries with the idea that we can support the creators and fan communities that we are a part of. Big Fan works with some of the best Indie game developers around the world to explore and expand pop culture’s most iconic characters, worlds, and experiences into new and original games that people are going to love.

Collectively, we’ve published a lot of different games on a lot of different platforms, based on a lot of different brands. Like you, we’re really into games. But when it comes to “licensed games”, we think there’s a new approach. One where Indie developers get to take some risks and explore things in new and exciting ways.

Start Playing for Only AUD$14.95 for a Limited Time

SYDNEY (Jan. 29, 2026)– SQUARE ENIX announced that KILLER INN, the thrilling multiplayer murder mystery action game, will launch into Early Access on Feb. 13^(ANZ), 2026 on PC via Steam®.

As KILLER INN enters the Early Access stage of its development, the development team will actively seek player input to further refine the game ahead of its official release. The game will be available to purchase at the special Early Access price of AUD$14.95 | €9.99 | USD$9.99. The game price will increase upon its official release*, so players are encouraged to take advantage of this special early bird pricing. Optional in-game cosmetic purchases will also be available.

In KILLER INN, 24 players are invited to a mysterious castle by a shadowy organization known as Astra to compete to win unfathomable riches. They will be randomly and secretly assigned one of two roles: Wolves, whose mission is to hunt and kill, and Lambs, who must fight back and survive the mayhem or escape the castle. Players must use every weapon, tool and clue in their arsenal to survive and win. With the killers hiding in plain sight, players will need to question everything, even their closest allies. By the end of the night, all players must kill, be killed, or escape the madness.

KILLER INN is developed by Tactic Studios and published by SQUARE ENIX in collaboration with TBS GAMES. For more information, visit: https://www.square-enix.com/killer-inn/

* Official launch date is still to be announced. Updated pricing will be announced in the future.

About KILLER INN

KILLER INN is a murder mystery action game, fought between the minority team of wolves and the majority team of lambs. Set in a mysterious old castle, 24 players engage in a life-or-death battle of deception. Wolves must disguise themselves amongst the lambs, taking them down one by one. The lambs collect clues (hair, fingerprints, clothing, etc.) left behind at the murder scenes to narrow down the wolves and eliminate them. Enjoy a battle between detectives and murderers as if you have wandered into the world of a mystery drama.

KILLER INN is a collaborative project between TBS GAMES, the game business brand of TBS Television, and Square Enix. Combining the entertainment field know-how of both companies, we will bring a new experience to customers inside and outside Japan with this brand-new IP.

About Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 207 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 95 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

Throughout 2026, fans can anticipate exciting collaborations featuring the beloved action-adventure franchise and the legendary Lara Croft

SAN MATEO, Calif. – January 28, 2026 – The original Tomb Raider first debuted in 1996 and instantly established Lara Croft as one of gaming’s most iconic heroines, spurring multiple sequels, star-studded movies, an animated TV show and much more. This year, in celebration of Tomb Raider’s 30th anniversary, Crystal Dynamics is bringing together a wide array of notable brands across gaming, apparel, collectibles and beyond to honor the legacy of everyone’s favorite acrobatic archaeologist!

To kick off the festivities, take a look at some of the incredible partners that are slated to release Tomb Raider collaborations this year:

• 8BitDo,the premier third-party video game hardware company known for their retro-inspired gaming peripherals
• Aspyr, the next-level developer and publisher whose recent work includes Tomb Raider I-VI Remastered (available now on all platforms) and the release of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
• Blend Cota Studios: Prolific fine artist Blend Cota will be partnering with Tomb Raider for original works based on Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
• Dark Horse, the world-renowned comic publisher whose works include Hellboy, Star Wars, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and recently, Tomb Raider: The Sacred Artifacts
• FiGGYZ, magnetic pixel-art collectibles with interchangeable backdrops
• Fulllife, the premium French streetwear and gaming apparel brand
• Funko, the lifestyle brand known for its iconic Pop! figures
• GUNNAR Optiks, pioneers of clinically proven, cutting-edge eyewear that enhances the digital screen experience and protects the human visual system
• Iconiq Studios, creators of premium collectibles, board games, and more
• Loungefly, a high-quality, innovative brand that blends fandom with fashion
• Shark Robot, the apparel and collectibles merchandise site that hosts beloved brands and featured artists
• Syntilay: Futuristic footwear brand Syntilay will be releasing a collaboration with Tomb Raider to celebrate the 30th anniversary
• Tomb Raider Gear Store: The official Tomb Raider Gear Store will have new products all year long celebrating the anniversary
• Tubbz: The era of the duck continues with a new 30th Anniversary Lara Croft duck
• Upper Deck,the leading sports and entertainment trading card company

These partnerships will contribute to an exciting 2026 for Tomb Raider, with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, the reimagining of Lara Croft’s original genre-defining adventure created in collaboration with Amazon Game Studios and Flying Wild Hog, slated to launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S later this year. Stay tuned for more information on Tomb Raider projects and collaborations throughout 2026. The celebration has only just begun!

ABOUT CRYSTAL DYNAMICS

Crystal Dynamics is an award-winning, best-in-class game development studio headquartered just south of San Francisco in sunny San Mateo, Calif. Founded in 1992, Crystal Dynamics has grown into a world-class studio by developing iconic franchises and keeping at the forefront of the very latest in technology and graphics. Having created beloved properties such as Gex and the Legacy of Kain series, as well as driving the award-winning, massively successful Tomb Raider franchise at around 100M franchise units sold to date, Crystal Dynamics is now laying the groundwork for the next generation of innovative and technologically stunning projects.

ABOUT TOMB RAIDER

The TOMB RAIDER video game franchise includes more than 20 video games, is loved by more than 160 million people around the world according to a May 2022 survey, and has sold around 100 million copies since the first entry was released in 1996. The franchise’s popularity has exploded into a series of blockbuster films based on the original Tomb Raider game and 2013 reboot. Its protagonist Lara Croft has been a contemporary global icon for over two decades and was listed as one of TIME Magazine’s 15 Most Influential Video Game Characters of All Time. The most recent “Survivor Trilogy,” comprised of Tomb Raider (2013), Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015), and Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018), garnered more than 200 “Best of” awards and nominations, and chronicles Lara Croft’s remarkable origin story. All of this continues to make TOMB RAIDER a destination brand for adventure entertainment.

CANADA — Jan. 28, 2026 — LANESPLIT, the traffic-weaving motorcycle racing simulator developed by solo developer FunkyMouse, throws caution to the wind with today’s launch on PC via Steam ahead of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions arriving later this year.

Straddle the line between life and death as brake lights become luminous streaks of bright red and blinding white. Push the throttle to the max while zooming through traffic-filled tunnels. Speed towards colorful skylines, chase the sunset, and navigate low-visibility conditions as night falls on alpine mountains, twisted Tokyo roads, and other maps based on real-life locations. 

Mind the weather before making a selection from 15 high-performance motorcycles: dry streets allow for nimble maneuvers, but wet asphalt will call for maximum traction. Test impulsive reflexes and split lanes in Rush Hour mode, or become one with the road in Zen Mode for traffic-free runs. Customize clothing and helmet options, and hit the road running towards the top of global leaderboards by earning high scores from going fast without crashing. 

Enter a high-octane flow state while flirting with death as “responsible” drivers merge onto the highway and unexpectedly switch lanes as they abide by the speed limit. Experience the physics, motion blur, and tight controls as the energetic drum-and-bass soundtrack intensifies in volume alongside the speedometer. 

“The support LANESPLIT has received from the motorcycle community has been monumental, and I cannot thank them enough for spreading the word about my game,” said Shakya Ranatunga, founder and solo developer at Funky Mouse. “Whether riding solo or with friends, amid rush hour traffic or with the road all to yourself, there is no wrong way to become king of the road here.”

LANESPLIT cuts through tricky traffic to arrive today on PC via Steam for $17.99 with language support in English, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions planned for a later date. For more information, follow developer FunkyMouse on Twitter/X and check out the official YouTube page.

About FunkyMouse

FunkyMouse is a solo independent game developer founded by Shakya Ranatunga, a video game designer based in Canada. They dedicate themselves to providing a true sense of reality in their games by incorporating realistic visuals and audio into their creative projects, fleshing out fantastical worlds rooted in real life, such as their current project LANESPLIT featuring ultra-realistic motorcycle physics, handling, and sounds.